Originally published in the October 2015 issue of Robb Report Collection as “Gates of Heaven”

Colorado’s Gateway Canyons Resort is a paradise for adventurers and auto enthusiasts.  

“Now, a lot of what we are doing might seem counterintuitive,” the voice coming over my helmet radio said. Bouncing off a distant satellite and then relayed back to Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa, the words sounded like they were coming from the dark side of the moon, though the man talking—former Grand-Am Road Ra…

Originally published in the Fall 2015 issue of Robb Report Health & Wellness as “Medical Myth Buster: XX Marks the Spot”

Gender may help make precision medicine even more personalized.

Myth: When it comes to the building blocks of bodies—cells, skin, and organs—for the most part, people are people.

Reality: One’s sex significantly influences one’s health and the factors that contribute to disease, their implications, and approaches t…

Originally published in the Fall 2015 issue of Robb Report Health & Wellness as “Medical Myth Buster: XX Marks the Spot”

Gender may help make precision medicine even more personalized.

Myth: When it comes to the building blocks of bodies—cells, skin, and organs—for the most part, people are people.

Reality: One’s sex significantly influences one’s health and the factors that contribute to disease, their implications, and approaches t…

The McLaren P1 GTR Driver Program got off to a roaring start last week, as the brand’s most powerful car was put through its paces at the Circuit de Barcelona–Catalunya in Spain. Seven McLaren P1 GTR owners participated in the elite three-day, racing-intensive driving experience, which was specifically designed to help them tame the 986 hp track-only torpedo.

Before laying rubber to the road, each driver received customized coaching—based on experience and ability—from a team of motorsport professionals fro…

Originally published in the November/December issue of Host’s Guide as “Whisky & Whiskey”

Compass Box Hedonism Quindecimus 

Fifteen years ago, spirits professional John Glaser left Johnnie Walker to establish an innovative Scotch whisky company, which he named Compass Box. In the years that followed, Glaser dedicated himself to sourcing and blending whiskies that were unique in composition and flavor. Compass Box’s first offering, Hedonism, was noteworthy for its blend of Scotch grain …

Referencing a classic cruiser from the 1960s, Cantieri di Pisa’s new 72-foot Kitalpha 22 pairs the sophisticated stylings of that bygone era with innovative design and contemporary comforts to present the perfect gentleman’s yacht for today. Adding to its allure is a choice of two hull constructions and layout configurations considerate to the owner’s needs.

Designed by Luca Dini, the yacht maximizes useable space while maintaining a minimalist refinement. The light-alloy-hulled version features a multipurp…

Originally published in the November/December issue of Host’s Guide as “America’s Finest”

Wild Turkey Russell’s Reserve 1998

Jimmy and Eddie Russell, the father-and-son team of master distillers at Wild Turkey, hand-select the barrels of bourbon that will age for 10 years and eventually become their small-batch Russell’s Reserve bourbon. However, they decided to save a portion of their 1998 distillation for a special occasion. A commemorative bottling to celebrate Jimmy’s retirement was considered, …

Originally published in the November issue of Robb Report as “Plugged In to the Future”

Stylish, luxurious, more practical, more environmentally responsible, more family friendly—this is how CEO Andy Palmer has described the Aston Martin DBX Concept (astonmartin.com) during its appearances at various auto shows and events this year. In other words, when the GT goes into production, which is expected to happen by the end of this decade, it will offer something for everyone and enable Aston Martin to expand i…

Though Halloween can be a time for elaborate costumes and extravagant makeup, sometimes a subtler way of expressing the spirit of the season is in order. Whether a spider-web-themed bracelet, a watch decorated with skulls, or a writing instrument that pays tribute to slasher-film icon Jason, the right spooky accessory can indulge your penchant for the provocative while still maintaining a dignified sense of style. Possessed by the Halloween spirit, RobbReport.com has compiled a selection of ghastly adornments, fro…

Originally published in the October 2015 issue of Robb Report Collection as “Rock ’N’ Romanée”

Meet Joe Smith, the man who introduced the Eagles to Château Pétrus.

An imperial of 1961 Château Lafite Rothschild has the prime spot in the wine room of Joe Smith’s Beverly Hills home, the star of a collection that includes numerous other rare, 6-liter bottles from the likes of Château Lynch-Bages and Gaja. The ’61 is the first bottle any visitor sees, strategically placed near the entrance and illuminated jus…